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Council Zero Carbon Bill submission
The Whakatāne District Council’s submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill supports net zero emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases by 2050 and the stabilisation of short-lived gases, such as methane, at or below existing levels.
Two-year lease extension for Ōhope Lions
Whakatāne District Council elected members have decided to extend the Ōhope Lions Club’s lease of the Nissen shed at the Port Ōhope Wharf Reserve by a maximum of two years.
Future directions identified for Library service
An action plan identifying future directions for Whakatāne District Libraries was received by the Whakatāne District Council Projects and Services Committee late last month.
Matariki Festival has something for everyone
The Whakatāne District Libraries will host a variety of free activities and events to celebrate Matariki this month, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Long Term Plan adopted
The Whakatāne District Council has adopted its 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP), along with a range of supporting documents, and resolved its rates charges for the 2018/19 year.
Matariki Tu Rākau plantings for commemoration
Community members, iwi representatives, members of the RSA, schoolchildren and Council staff will all come together this week to plant trees as part of Matariki Tu Rākau.
Aquatic Centre to close for annual maintenance programme
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed to the public from Monday, 2 July until Sunday, 8 July while its annual major maintenance programme is undertaken.
Proposed Awatarariki plan changes publicly notified
Proposed changes to the Whakatāne District Council’s District Plan and Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Regional Natural Resources Plan, which aim to address the unacceptably high debris flow loss-of-life risk applying to properties on the Awatarariki Stream fanhead in Matatā, have now been publicly notified.
Whakatāne boat ramp and trailer park upgrade approved
The Whakatāne District Council has approved the concept plan for the upgrading of the Whakatāne Boat Ramp and Trailer Park.
Water bottling expansion consent approved, with conditions
Independent commissioners hearing the land use resource consent applications for the expansion of the Otakiri Springs water bottling plant have ruled that the applications should be granted, subject to a number of conditions.
Visual Expressions: Opening Event and Craft Market
The Whakatāne Society of Arts and Crafts is holding an outdoor market and indoor demo-day on Saturday, 16 June to celebrate the opening of its new Visual Expressions exhibition.
Airport payments delay
A delay in Ministry of Transport (MOT) payments for Whakatāne Airport operating losses and approved capital works projects, together with a potential lack of funding for future projects, may impact on airport maintenance and upgrading plans.
Sunday closure for Te Kōputu
The Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – is to close on Sundays through the winter and early spring.
Contribution made to Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund
The Whakatāne District Council has approved a $5000 contribution to the Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund, set up to assist the victims of flash flooding on 29 April.
New Council Audit and Risk Committee structure approved
The Whakatāne District Council has approved a proposal put forward by Mayor Tony Bonne to appoint an independent chairperson and reduce the number of elected members on its Audit and Risk Committee.
Five new Bylaws adopted
Five new Bylaws have been adopted by the Whakatane District Council, for implementation on July 1.
Funding injects creativity into District
A youth art exhibition, master-quilting classes, traditional ta moko and korowai workshops, and a youth song quest are just a few of the initiatives to receive support through the latest Whakatāne District Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
Recovery innovation recognised
The Whakatāne District Recovery Team has been acknowledged for “exceptional innovation or creativity that has pushed the boundaries of current Civil Defence Emergency Management practice in New Zealand”.
Proposed rates increase trimmed
After deliberating on community submissions to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, the Whakatāne District Council has signalled a number of changes, and a small decrease in the average rate rise proposed for 2018/19.
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